Friday, May 30, 2014

I wanted to thank Karren Meyer, Student Council and
all the faculty and staff that made Field Day such a success…that was awesome!
The energy and the excitement that I saw from the students participating in all
sorts of events once again made me realize how special L&G is and will continue
to be…!

ATHLETICS-L&G
SENIOR DAYS

Saturday May 31st Varsity Baseball
Senior Day

*The senior recognitions will begin at 4:10pm

MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL

MS Council Field Trip

Humane Society/lunch at Pan Asia/Art demo in
Brattleboro!!

June 3rd - 9:30-:2:15 Tuesday

Parent
drivers need info into office

PLEASE
RETURN YOUR PERMISSION SLIPS BY JUNE 1ST!

YEARBOOK SIGN-UP!

2014 Messenger Yearbook Sign-Up!

Fill out the sign-up sheet and submit a check or
cash to The Activity Fund. Yearbooks will be available the last week of
school.

Sign up now!

Visit the L&G Website to download the sign-up
sheet.

THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT

More music department dates:
June 2 – Music Awards Banquet
June 5 – Pops Concert and Art Show 7pm
June 7 – Samba Band in the Heifer Parade - Brattleboro

June 20– Class Night
June 21 – Graduation

ENVIRONMENTAL OUTDOOR CLUB

Environmental Outdoor Club - New to L&G! - We meet every
Thursday during middle and high school lunch with Ms. Davis, and Ms. Nyzio.
Some issues we are beginning to address are: the elimination of the use of
Styrofoam in the cafeteria, improve our recycling efforts, offer opportunities
for students to hike locally after school, re-building the greenhouse, and to
educate the school community on environmental issues. Two students from the
group will be attending the Slow Living Summit in Brattleboro. The Summit is an
educational conference based on the idea of a "slow life". When we
live a "slow life" we recognize our role as members of our bioregions
and of our Earth, taking a nourishing rather than an extracting approach to
living. The summit is sponsored by Strolling of the Heifers. This is just
a sampling of what we are about. We encourage all L&G students and family
to get involved.

HOST
FAMILIES FOR SPANISH STUDENTS

Host Families wanted for Spanish students for
three weeks in July. Enrich
you household with an exceptional young person and open your doors to learn
about a new culture. Enjoy a cross-cultural experience right in your own
home! Students are ages 14 to 17 and are looking to improve their English
skills while learning about Vermont and US life and sharing their Spanish
culture. For more information, please contact Ann Newsmith or Norm Oaks,
community coordinators for the exchange program. They can be reached at
257-4710 or online at: www.exchangeVT@gmail.com

The Senior Class Trip will be Monday, June
2 at Camp Spofford, Chesterfield, NH, from 9:00 to 3:00. A fun and activity filled day is
planned, with a delicious BBQ lunch, and time to play and be together as a
class. All students will be transported by school bus and must have a
signed permission form, which they will get from senior class advisor Jeryl
Julian Cisse. Parents and students should regularly check the Senior Web
Page on the L&G homepage for updated information regarding graduation and
all end of school events.

HEY!
You!!

Thank
you to Bernie and all of the bus drivers at West River Bus for
running our after school late bus all year. Please note: the late
bus does not run in JUNE.

All of the after school programs at
Leland and Gray have ended for the school year except for HEY! Help Mon.-
Fri. mornings (7:15-7:45AM) and Mon.- Thurs. afternoons (2:45- 4:15 PM). Come
get help with organization, homework, studying, and final exam
preparation!

Student Counselors: Thank
you for a great year!!! If you are interested
in working in the elementary schools in the Fall, you are strongly encouraged
to attend a lunch meeting on Friday, June 6th during HS
lunch.

7th Graders:SEEK
CAMP runs from July 7 – 25 at Leland & Gray. See
Bruce Whitman for a brochure and registration form. It’s science,
math, writing and technology but like nothing you’ve experienced before: all
hands on activities, and “outside fun,” too. Chef Joe is creating
great breakfast and lunch menus for SEEK camp. Please note: SEEK
Counselor Training is on Tuesday, June 3rdfrom 2:30 – 4:30 PM in
B-14.

DRAWING CLASS

Drawing Class Tuesday June 3rd at 6pm at
the West Townshend Country Store and Community Project. 6573 Vt Route
30, West Townshend, VT

Come to open source drawing class! Bring your
pencil, paper, and open mind. All skill levels are welcome
and encouraged. Last month we had a full house, and are hoping to do
some outdoor drawing if the weather holds. Join us! Get feedback from
local professional artists. The class is by donation, and all proceeds go to
the West River Community Project.

FACS

New course offering for 2014-15: The Family and Consumer
Science Department is offering a new class next year. The class is called Risky
Business: Career Finance. It is a 1 credit elective credit class
offered to students in Grades 9-12.The class is
designed to provide students the opportunity to learn business finance,
technology, and entrepreneurialism while exploring interests and learning on
the job. Learning accounting, workplace relations, and business English,
students create a business and marketing plan, resume, and portfolio. A portion
of the course includes placement in a local community business. Students
demonstrate achievement through active participation, detailed journals, a term
paper, projects, presentations, and internship evaluations.

COLLEGE
COUNSELING

TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL

For us in the Leland and Gray Counseling
Department, it’s not too soon to begin thinking about your child’s transition
from grade 8 to grade 9. Transitions, we know, can be difficult and rather
stressful events that result from not being clear about what to expect. The
next four years of your child’s education will be filled with so many rich and
meaningful experiences in and out of the classroom. The school counselors want
to ensure that these years include productive career and college planning
activities and events.

We invite you to join the school counselors on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 6pm
in the L&G Library for our Grade 8 Transition to High School Night and
learn more about the high school experience. We’ll explain course requirements,
credits, and how to prepare for entering a college or career of one’s choosing.
Our guest, Natalie Brennan from the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
(VSAC) will talk about financial planning, what colleges look for on a
transcript and outline a college/ career plan of action for each year of high school.
There will be time for questions and of course, refreshments! We look forward
to seeing you!

Intro To College

The College of Education and Social Services at the
University of Vermont would like to invite your students to apply to the grant-funded
program, StarTalk Vermont. StarTalk Vermont is a one-week Chinese immersion
residential summer program for high school students entering grades 10-12 from
schools in New York, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts that are close to the
Vermont boarder. The program will be held at the University of Vermont.

Program details:
Dates: August 2 to August 8,
2014Location: The University of VermontResidential: Yes! Students stay on dorms, and eat on campusCost: The
$200.00 tuition fee covers the cost of housing, meals, snacks, and learning
materials.Financial Scholarships: availableDeadline to apply: June 1, 2014Application:http://www.uvm.edu/~startalk/

"Do you like kids, have a sense of humor and enjoy the
outdoors? If you are looking for a fun summer job that pays well, we are
looking for you! We have just two positions still open for Green Mt Camp for
Girls in Dummerston, VT...for a certified lifeguard and a sports/games
counselor. Camp runs from June 19-Aug 1st with most weekends off. If this sounds like its right up
your alley, call Billie at 257-1751 asap!"

UPCOMING L7G ATHLETIC EVENTS

5/30/14 MS
Baseball @ Marlborough (NH) Away 3:15pm

5/31/14 Varsity
Baseball vs Springfield (senior day) Home 4:30pm

6/2/14 MS
Baseball vs Kurn Hattin Home 3:45pm

MS
Softball vs Kurn Hattin Home 3:45pm

6/3-4/14 D3
Playdowns TBA TBA

6/7/14 D3
Quarterfinals TBA TBA

6/10/14 D3
Semi-Finals TBA TBA

6/13-14/14 D3
Finals TBA TBA

**The pairings for D3 Baseball and Softball will
be out Sunday afternoon.

The Journey East ensemble takes its show on the road next
week with performances at the Dover School on Tuesday 1pm, Newbrook School on Wednesday at 1pm and the Marlboro School on Friday at 1pm.

HOST FAMILIES FOR SPANISH STUDENTS

Host Families wanted for Spanish students for
three weeks in July. Enrich
you household with an exceptional young person and open your doors to learn
about a new culture. Enjoy a cross-cultural experience right in your own
home! Students are ages 14 to 17 and are looking to improve their English
skills while learning about Vermont and US life and sharing their Spanish
culture. For more information, please contact Ann Newsmith or Norm Oaks,
community coordinators for the exchange program. They can be reached at
257-4710 or online at: www.exchangeVT@gmail.com

The Senior Class Trip will be Monday, June 2 at
Camp Spofford, Chesterfield, NH, from 9:00 to 3:00. A fun and activity filled day is
planned, with a delicious BBQ lunch, and time to play and be together as a
class. All students will be transported by school bus and must have a
signed permission form, which they will get from senior class advisor Jeryl Julian
Cisse. Parents and students should regularly check the Senior Web Page on
the L&G homepage for updated information regarding graduation and all end
of school events.

HEY!
You!!

The Late
Bus will run Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday next
week. Monday, May 26 there is no school so there are no after
school programs or late bus.Please note that Thursday, May
29th is the last day that the late bus will run during this
school year.

Student Counselors: Time
Sheets are due Friday, May 23 by 9:00 AM. Next
week is the final week of Session 5. We will be getting together during HS
lunch in June, to talk about working in the elementary schools next Fall.

7th Graders:SEEK CAMP runs from July 7 –
25 at Leland & Gray. See Bruce Whitman for a brochure and
registration form. It’s science, math, writing and technology but
like nothing you’ve experienced before: all hands on activities, and “outside
fun,” too. Chef Joe is creating great breakfast and lunch menus for
SEEK camp. Please note: SEEK Counselor Training is on
Tuesday, June 3rdfrom 2:30 – 4:30 PM in B-14.

DRAWING CLASS

Drawing Class Tuesday June 3rd at 6pm at
the West Townshend Country Store and Community Project. 6573 Vt Route
30, West Townshend, VT

Come to open source drawing class! Bring your
pencil, paper, and open mind. All skill levels are welcome
and encouraged. Last month we had a full house, and are hoping to do
some outdoor drawing if the weather holds. Join us! Get feedback from
local professional artists. The class is by donation, and all proceeds go to
the West River Community Project.

FACS

New course offering for 2014-15: The Family and Consumer
Science Department is offering a new class next year. The class is called Risky
Business: Career Finance. It is a 1 credit elective credit class
offered to students in Grades 9-12.The class is
designed to provide students the opportunity to learn business finance,
technology, and entrepreneurialism while exploring interests and learning on
the job. Learning accounting, workplace relations, and business English,
students create a business and marketing plan, resume, and portfolio. A portion
of the course includes placement in a local community business. Students
demonstrate achievement through active participation, detailed journals, a term
paper, projects, presentations, and internship evaluations.

COLLEGE
COUNSELING

TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL

For us in the Leland and Gray Counseling
Department, it’s not too soon to begin thinking about your child’s transition
from grade 8 to grade 9. Transitions, we know, can be difficult and rather
stressful events that result from not being clear about what to expect. The
next four years of your child’s education will be filled with so many rich and
meaningful experiences in and out of the classroom. The school counselors want
to ensure that these years include productive career and college planning
activities and events.

We invite you to join the school counselors on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 6pm
in the L&G Library for our Grade 8 Transition to High School Night and
learn more about the high school experience. We’ll explain course requirements,
credits, and how to prepare for entering a college or career of one’s choosing.
Our guest, Natalie Brennan from the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
(VSAC) will talk about financial planning, what colleges look for on a
transcript and outline a college/ career plan of action for each year of high
school. There will be time for questions and of course, refreshments! We look
forward to seeing you!

Intro To College

Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 7 p.m. in the L&G
Library

This informative workshop will answer all of your
questions about the college search and admissions process. Natalie Brennan,
Leland & Gray’s Outreach Counselor from the Vermont Student Assistance
Corporation (VSAC), will explain the admissions process, financial aid,
visiting colleges, and the SAT/ACT. She has materials that will assist you in
tracking “what to do when.” The school counselors will review L&G’s
transcript, recommendations, deadlines and our web-based college and career
planning tool, Naviance.

We look forward to seeing you and working closely with you and your
college-bound student. If you have questions, please feel free to call Sarah
Grasso at 365-7355, ext. 125.

Refreshments will be served!

The College of Education and Social Services at the
University of Vermont would like to invite your students to apply to the
grant-funded program, StarTalk Vermont. StarTalk Vermont is a one-week Chinese
immersion residential summer program for high school students entering grades
10-12 from schools in New York, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts that are close
to the Vermont boarder. The program will be held at the University of Vermont.

Program details:
Dates: August 2 to August 8,
2014Location: The University of VermontResidential: Yes! Students stay on dorms, and eat on campusCost: The
$200.00 tuition fee covers the cost of housing, meals, snacks, and learning
materials.Financial Scholarships: availableDeadline to apply: June 1, 2014Application:http://www.uvm.edu/~startalk/

"Do you like kids, have a sense of humor and enjoy the
outdoors? If you are looking for a fun summer job that pays well, we are
looking for you! We have just two positions still open for Green Mt Camp for
Girls in Dummerston, VT...for a certified lifeguard and a sports/games
counselor. Camp runs from June 19-Aug 1st with most weekends off. If this sounds like its right up
your alley, call Billie at 257-1751 asap!"

Friday, May 16, 2014

The Journey East ensemble takes its show on the road next
week with performances at the Jamaica Village Schoolon Mondayat 1
and at the Wardsboro Elementary Schoolon Wednesday, also at 1.
Performances this week were held at the Townshend Elementary Schoolon Tuesdayand
at Valley Careson Wednesdayafternoon.

TOWNSHEND The Leland and Gray Players close
their 18th season with Shakespeare’s rollicking romantic comedy, A
Midsummer Night’s Dream May 15-17 in the Dutton Gymnasium
on the Leland and Gray campus, Rte. 30, Townshend.

A Midsummer Night's Dream is Shakespeare’s playful look at the
mechanics and short-circuiting of love. According to the Folger edition of the
play: “Theseus and Hippolyta, about to marry, are figures from mythology. In
the woods outside Theseus' Athens, two young men and two young women sort
themselves out into couples—but not before they form first one love triangle,
and then another. Also in the woods, the king and queen of fairyland, Oberon
and Titania, battle over custody of an orphan boy; Oberon uses magic to make
Titania fall in love with a weaver named Bottom, whose head is temporarily
transformed into that of a donkey by a hobgoblin or "puck," Robin
Goodfellow. Finally, Bottom and his companions ineptly stage the tragedy of
"Pyramus and Thisbe”” before all plot threads tie neatly and happily
together in the end. The Players’ production is set in the early 19th century,
the Romantic period, and its incidental music is drawn from Playford’s 17th century
dances arranged by Leland and Gray music faculty Tom Walters and the
production’s assistant director, Addie Mahdavi ’14. Instrumentalists include
Carl Judd-Wright ’15, Fraser Query ‘14, Ethan Abbott ‘19, Kayla Williams ‘14,
Genevieve Darling ‘14, and Sam Dutton ’15, as well as Walters and Mahdavi.

The production is full of belly-laughs, spectral
surprises and poignant moments of ill-fired romance. Taking time with the
text, the Players have uncovered the marvelous laughs, subtle innuendos and
opportunities for high physicality.

Performances are Thursday, May 15 at
7; Friday, May 16 at 7:30 and Saturday, May 17 at 3 and
7:30. Group rates are available. For more information, write verbatim@svcable.net.

HEY!
You!!

The Late
Bus runs Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
next week. For information on the late bus route and dates available for the
remainder of the 2013-2014 school year, please visit www.lelandandgray.org and
click on Late Bus Information.

After-School programs next week: Monday
May 19: HEY! Help and CLEA Food Shelf. Tuesday, May 20:
HEY! Help, RAMP, D & D, Floor Hockey, and Weight Training. Wednesday,
May 21: HEY! Help, Ultimate Frisbee, D & D, and Biking. Thursday,
May 22: HEY! Help, LGTV, and Weight Training. Friday, May 23: There
is no HEY! Help this morning or afternoon. After-School, the GSA
will meet with Ms. DeBisschop in B-11. Remember to check the HEY! website for
updates on programs, and you can always ask Victoria Chertok for more
information by emailing afterschool@lelandandgray.org.

Student Counselors: Time
Sheets are due on Friday, May 23 by 9:00
AM. Remember to contact Victoria if you can’t work your shift
and please try to find a sub, if possible.

7th Graders:SEEK
CAMP runs at Leland & Gray from July 7 – 25. See
Bruce Whitman for a brochure and registration form. It’s science,
math, writing and technology but like nothing you’ve experienced before: all
hands on activities, and “outside fun,” too. Chef Joe is creating
great breakfast and lunch menus for SEEK camp. Please note: SEEK
Counselor Training is scheduled for Tuesday, June 3rd from 2:30
– 4:30 PM in B-14.

A
DRAWING CLASS

Drawing Class Monday May 19th, 7pm at the
West Townshend Country Store and Community Project. 6573 Vt Route
30, West Townshend, VT

Come to open source drawing class! Bring your
pencil, paper, and open mind. All skill levels are welcome
and encouraged. Last month we had a full house, and are hoping to do
some outdoor drawing if the weather holds. Join us! Get feedback from
local professional artists. The class is by donation, and all proceeds go to
the West River Community Project.

THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Samba Band made a splash at the All State
Parade in St. Johnsbury, VT on Wednesday May 7. Arik Clark, Susie Francy, and
Addie Mahdavi participated in the All State Music Festival Chorus.

New course offering for 2014-15: The Family and Consumer
Science Department is offering a new class next year. The class is called Risky
Business: Career Finance. It is a 1 credit elective credit class
offered to students in Grades 9-12.The class is
designed to provide students the opportunity to learn business finance,
technology, and entrepreneurialism while exploring interests and learning on
the job. Learning accounting, workplace relations, and business English,
students create a business and marketing plan, resume, and portfolio. A portion
of the course includes placement in a local community business. Students
demonstrate achievement through active participation, detailed journals, a term
paper, projects, presentations, and internship evaluations.

HIGH
SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL

High School Student Council election petitions are in
the office. If you are considering a class office next you, you must
return the petition by Friday, May 16.

COLLEGE
COUNSELING

TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL

For us in the Leland and Gray Counseling
Department, it’s not too soon to begin thinking about your child’s transition
from grade 8 to grade 9. Transitions, we know, can be difficult and rather
stressful events that result from not being clear about what to expect. The
next four years of your child’s education will be filled with so many rich and
meaningful experiences in and out of the classroom. The school counselors want
to ensure that these years include productive career and college planning activities
and events.

We invite you to join the school counselors on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 6pm
in the L&G Library for our Grade 8 Transition to High School Night and
learn more about the high school experience. We’ll explain course requirements,
credits, and how to prepare for entering a college or career of one’s choosing.
Our guest, Natalie Brennan from the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
(VSAC) will talk about financial planning, what colleges look for on a
transcript and outline a college/ career plan of action for each year of high
school. There will be time for questions and of course, refreshments! We look
forward to seeing you!

Intro To College

Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 7 p.m. in the L&G
Library

This informative workshop will answer all of your
questions about the college search and admissions process. Natalie Brennan,
Leland & Gray’s Outreach Counselor from the Vermont Student Assistance
Corporation (VSAC), will explain the admissions process, financial aid,
visiting colleges, and the SAT/ACT. She has materials that will assist you in
tracking “what to do when.” The school counselors will review L&G’s
transcript, recommendations, deadlines and our web-based college and career
planning tool, Naviance.

We look forward to seeing you and working closely with you and your
college-bound student. If you have questions, please feel free to call Sarah
Grasso at 365-7355, ext. 125.

Refreshments will be served!

The College of Education and Social Services at the
University of Vermont would like to invite your students to apply to the
grant-funded program, StarTalk Vermont. StarTalk Vermont is a one-week Chinese
immersion residential summer program for high school students entering grades
10-12 from schools in New York, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts that are close
to the Vermont boarder. The program will be held at the University of Vermont.

Program details:
Dates: August 2 to August 8,
2014Location: The University of VermontResidential: Yes! Students stay on dorms, and eat on campusCost: The
$200.00 tuition fee covers the cost of housing, meals, snacks, and learning
materials.Financial Scholarships: availableDeadline to apply: June 1, 2014Application:http://www.uvm.edu/~startalk/

"Do you like kids, have a sense of humor and enjoy the
outdoors? If you are looking for a fun summer job that pays well, we are
looking for you! We have just two positions still open for Green Mt Camp for
Girls in Dummerston, VT...for a certified lifeguard and a sports/games
counselor. Camp runs from June 19-Aug 1st with most weekends off. If this sounds like its right up
your alley, call Billie at 257-1751 asap!"

Bee Stings are a common
outdoor nuisance. In most cases, bee stings are just annoying, and home
treatment is all that's necessary to ease the pain of bee stings. But if you're
allergic to bee stings or you get stung numerous times, you may have a more
serious reaction that requires emergency treatment.

Bee
stings can produce different reactions, ranging from temporary pain and
discomfort to a severe allergic reaction. Having one type of reaction doesn't
mean you'll always have the same reaction every time you're stung.

Minor -
Most of the time, bee sting symptoms are minor and include:

·Instant,
sharp burning pain at the sting site

·A
red welt at the sting area

·A
small, white spot where the stinger punctured the skin

·Slight
swelling around the sting area

In
most people, swelling and pain go away within a few hours.

Some
people who get stung by a bee or other insect have a bit stronger
reaction, with signs and symptoms such as:

·Extreme
redness

·Swelling
at the site of the sting that gradually enlarges over the next day or two

Moderate -
Moderate reactions tend to resolve over five to 10 days. Having a moderate
reaction doesn't mean you'll have a severe allergic reaction the next time
you're stung. But some people develop similar moderate reactions each time
they're stung. If this happens to you, talk to your doctor about treatment and
prevention, especially if the reaction becomes more severe each time.

Severe -
A severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to bee stings is
potentially life-threatening and requires emergency treatment. A small
percentage of people who are stung by a bee or other insect quickly develop
anaphylaxis. Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis include:

·Skin
reactions, including hives and itching and flushed or pale skin

·Difficulty
breathing

·Swelling
of the throat and tongue

·A
weak, rapid pulse

·Nausea,
vomiting or diarrhea

·Dizziness
or fainting

·Loss
of consciousness

People
who have a severe allergic reaction to a bee sting have a 30 to 60 percent
chance of anaphylaxis the next time they're stung. Talk to your doctor or an
allergy specialist about prevention measures such as immunotherapy to avoid a
similar reaction in case you get stung again.

Call
911 or other emergency services if:

·You're
having a serious reaction to a bee sting that suggests anaphylaxis, even if it's
just one or two signs or symptoms

·If
you were prescribed an emergency epinephrine autoinjector (EpiPen, Twinject),
use it right away as your doctor directed.